NFFTY 2013

The 2013 NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) is underway! If you're in Seattle April 25-28 don't miss the opportunity to catch some of the most creative films around, all creations of budding film directors 22 and under.

Society for Science & the Public

They are one of our favorite science nonprofits of all time...and they have been around for a LONG time. The Society for Science & the Public (SSP) was established in 1921 by journalist Edward W. Scripps and zoologist William Emerson Ritter as Science Service to keep the public informed of scientific achievements. The organization became the Society for Science & the Public in 2008. Today, they continue their public engagement in science and research through their publications, such as Science News, and multiple science education programs and competitions that inspire middle and high school students to pursue careers in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).

First Peoples Worldwide

First Peoples Worldwide is a nonprofit organization based in Fredericksburg, Virginia that focuses on funding local development projects in Indigenous communities all over the world and creating bridges between communities and corporations, governments, academics, NGOs, and investors. The group's history traces back to 1997 when Cherokee economist and social entrepreneur Rebecca Adamson conceptualized the idea as a program of her non-profit First Nations Development Institute. In 2005, Rebecca and her Daughter Neva, launched First Peoples Worldside as a distinct organization. Today, First Peoples Worldwide facilitates the use of traditional Indigenous knowledge in solving today’s challenges, including climate change, food security, medicine, governance and sustainable development.

Science for Humanity

Science for Humanity (S4H) is a new UK-babsed charity that matches scientific capability to human needs around the world by developing appropriate and sustainable solutions to address poverty, social justice, and sustainable economic development in the developing world.

Culture Beat - AWID

The Association for Women's Rights in Development works to strengthen women's rights around the world.

Confluence - It is hip to be square after all

They stole our line, totally. We were all about how it's confirmed...it's hip to be square. But a nonprofit in South Africa beat us to the puncline. And they did a great job. Hip2b2 is a South African nonprofit organization that is trying to show that being smart, especially in math and science, is cooler than cool. Hip2b2 was started by the first astronaut from the African continent, Mark Shuttleworth. Their website is totally awesome, addictive actually and by the looks of their recent ad campaign, they're poised to really make some change in Africa, as well as around the world.

Culture Beat - Polynesian Voyager Society

Hawaii based Polynesian Voyager Society retraces ancient migration routes in the south Pacific.

Culture Beat - Nobel Women's Initiative

The Nobel Women's Initiative will build peace with justice and equality by working together with women around the world.

Culture Beat - Brick Awards

Do Something and CWTV announce the 2007 Brick Awards celebrating young people shaping a better world...leaders of today and tomorrow.

Culture Beat - Speak Truth to Power

Speak Truth to Power highlights human rights defenders.

Culture Beat - Unity: Journalists of Color

Unity: Journalists of Color is making diversity in the newsroom and in coverage fundamental.